Biohydrometallurgy for Rare Earth Elements Recovery from Industrial Wastes [PDF]
Molecules, 2021 Biohydrometallurgy recovers metals through microbially mediated processes and has been traditionally applied for the extraction of base metals from low-grade sulfidic ores.
Laura Castro +3 more
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AI-driven pan-proteome analyses reveal insights into the biohydrometallurgical properties of Acidithiobacillia [PDF]
Frontiers in Microbiology, 2023 Microorganism-mediated biohydrometallurgy, a sustainable approach for metal recovery from ores, relies on the metabolic activity of acidophilic bacteria.
Liangzhi Li +12 more
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From Waste to Resource: Reframing End-of-Life Materials for a Circular Future: Within MSE Symposium Sustainable Reprocessing of End-of-Life Materials and Side Streams. [PDF]
Glob ChallGlobal Challenges, Volume 10, Issue 5, May 2026.
Jovičević-Klug M +3 more
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Effect of Anthropogenic Disturbances on the Microbial Relationship during Bioremediation of Heavy Metal-Contaminated Sediment [PDF]
Microorganisms, 2023 Soil, sediment, and waters contaminated with heavy metals pose a serious threat to ecosystem function and human health, and microorganisms are an effective way to address this problem.
Quanliu Yang +6 more
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Silicon Nitride Bioceramics Sintered by Microwave Exhibit Excellent Mechanical Properties, Cytocompatibility In Vitro, and Anti-Bacterial Properties [PDF]
Journal of Functional Biomaterials, 2023 Silicon nitride is a bioceramic with great potential, and multiple studies have demonstrated its biocompatibility and antibacterial properties. In this study, silicon nitride was prepared by a microwave sintering technique that was different from common ...
Jiayu He +8 more
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Archaea show different geographical distribution patterns compared to bacteria and fungi in Arctic marine sediments. [PDF]
mLifeAbstract Microorganisms dominate marine environments in the polar oceans and are known to harbor greater diversity and abundance than was once thought, and yet, little is known about their biogeographic distribution patterns in marine sediments at a broad spatial scale.
Sun J, Zhou H, Cheng H, Chen Z, Wang Y.
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Roles of mobile genetic elements and biosynthetic gene clusters in environmental adaptation of acidophilic archaeon Ferroplasma to extreme polluted environments [PDF]
Frontiers in MicrobiologyAcid mine drainage (AMD), characterized by high concentrations of heavy metals and strong acidity, presents a significant challenge in environmental remediation.
Yiran Li +14 more
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Co-Bioleaching of Pyrite Flotation Tailings and Crushed Printed Circuit Boards [PDF]
MoleculesThe aim of this study was to investigate the potential for co-bioleaching of ground printed circuit boards (PCBs) and flotation tailings using a single-stage biohydrometallurgical process.
Aleksandr Kolosoff +2 more
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Biooxidation of a Pyrite-Arsenopyrite Concentrate Under Stressful Conditions [PDF]
MicroorganismsGold recovery from refractory pyrite-arsenopyrite concentrates using stirred tank reactor biooxidation is widely applied worldwide. Therefore, studies to address the characteristic problem of this technology are urgent.
Aleksandr Bulaev +7 more
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Separations, 2023 Iron oxidase was proposed to be the initial electron acceptor from the ferrous ion in the iron oxidation of the Acidithiobacillus genus for metal bioextraction; however, its most fundamental property of direct ferrous oxidation kinetics remains ...
Yuandong Liu +12 more
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